How to Optimize the Solaris OS on Sun Systems Based on Intel Xeon 5500 Processor Series

Executive Summary

Sun and Intel, as part of a broad strategic alliance, have been working together - from design and architecture through implementation - to ensure the Solaris OS is optimized to maximize the power and capabilities of current and future Intel Xeon processors. Both Sun and Intel have made significant advances to optimize the Solaris OS for Intel Xeon processor-based systems, and are working closely to unleash new capabilities that are part of the new Intel Core Micro architecture.